2 016 No r th O k l ahom a F ootbal l P revi ew Coach: TRAVIS COLE Enrollment: 306
Schedule: Aug. 26 - at Fairview Sept.by2Michael - at Blackwell Photo Mayberry Sept. 9 - vs. Community Christian Sept. 16 - vs. Kellyville Sept. 23 - vs. Tonkawa Sept. 30 - vs. Newkirk Oct. 7 - at Hennessey Oct. 14 - at Alva Oct. 20 - vs. Chisholm Nov. 4 - at Pawhuska Last 5 Years: 2015 - 2-8 2014 - 6-5 2013 - 4-6 2012 - 6-5 2011 - 7-4
MORRISON WILDCATS
COACH: COREY BALES ENROLLMENT: 133 LAST 5 YEARS: 2011 - 9-3 2012 - 9-3 2013 - 11-2 2014 - 9-3 2015 - 6-5
OFFENSE In Morrison’s classic Wing-T offense you can just bank on a heavy dose of the run game behind a physical offensive line that loves to do their job. This season Tanner Neely (5-10, 185, Sr.) will play the fullback spot and gain the tough yards between the tackles Morrison will need to have. Last season Neely ran for 345 yards and will likely be asked to do even more this year. Tyler Wehrenberg (5-8, 170, Jr.) will fill the running back role this year giving Morrison a home run hitter to go along with the steady production Neely provides. Up front Trevor Vernon (6-1, 205, Sr.) leads a group of linemen who will punish opposing defensive lines who try and impede them. Other players on that line will be Collin Ring (5-10, 195, Sr.) and Blaine Kuehl (6-0, 225, Sr.). Tight end Ben Harmon (6-0, 175, Sr.) is another key run blocker but when Morrison does throw the ball he will be one of the main targets. DEFENSE Morrison brings six starters back to its 4-4 defense this year and will once again be a team who will be aggressive at the point of attack. On the defensive line Ring and Kuehl will be two players fans are used to seeing. Brendon Raper (6-1, 185, Jr.) will also play on the defensive line at defensive end while Mason Swinford (6-0, 235, Jr.) also gets plenty of time up front. 24
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PERRY MAROONS
OFFENSE Led by nine returning starters the Maroons have a chance to put up big numbers this season. The group of returners is led by quarterback Dawson Padilla (6-1, 170, Sr.) and Santoi Rhodes (5-9, 155, Jr.) at receiver. Last season Padilla threw for 1,724 yards and seven touchdowns. Meanwhile Rhodes caught 58 passes last year for 655 yards and two touchdowns along with carrying the ball 13 times for 92 yards. Liam Clawson (5-9, 170, Sr.) and Terrell Williams (5-9, 185, So.) also promise to be big playmakers on the Perry offense this year with Clawson getting time at receiver and running back and Williams starting at running back as well. Last year Clawson caught 41 passes for 404 yards and one touchdown and Williams carried he ball 109 times for 456 yards and five touchdowns. Other players who will be counted on significantly will be Austin Reyes (6-1, 220, Sr.) at tight end and Jansen Hartwig (6-0, 170, Sr.) at receiver. Reyes was out most
At linebacker look for Neely, Vernon and Harmon to all play integral roles for the Wildcats defense. Sept. 2 – vs. Pawhuska Sept. 9 – at Tonkawa Sept. 16 – at Kiefer Sept. 23 – vs. Cashion Sept. 30 – at Yale Oct. 7 – vs. Drumright Oct. 13 – at Pawnee Oct. 21 – vs. Newkirk Oct. 28 – vs. OBA Nov. 4 – at Crescent
Aug 26 – vs. Seeworth Sept. 2 – at Tonkawa Sept. 9 – vs. Alva Sept. 16 – at Watonga Sept. 23 – vs. Crescent Sept. 30 – at Cashion Oct. 7 – vs. Yale Oct. 13 – at Drumright Oct. 21 – vs. Pawnee Oct. 28 – at Morrison Nov. 4 – OPEN
PAWNEE BLACK BEARS
COACH: RUSSELL COOK ENROLLMENT: 200 Last 5 Years: 2011 - 2-8 2014 - 3-7 2013 - 2-8 2012 - 1-9 2015 - 5-5
OFFENSE With a returning running back in Kaleb Pershall (5-10, 160, Sr.) the Black Bears will lean heavy on the ground game this year. Quarterback Cameron Powell (6-2, 180, Sr.) is also a versatile threat and will hurt defenses with his legs just as much as he will with his arm. On the outside look for Logan Venable (6-1, 145, Sr.) to be the top receiver for Pawnee with sophomore Luke Roberts also catching a good amount of passes. Last season
of the year in 2015 but still made 12 catches for 191 yards and one touchdown in just six quarters of play. Hartwig meanwhile caught 30 passes last year for 319 yards and two touchdowns. DEFENSE Hartwig, Reyes and Clawson will all also play major roles on defense along with their offensive duties. Hartwig recorded 87 tackles and nine tackles for loss at linebacker while Clawson made 63 tackles and picked off two passes at his defensive back spot. Reyes will also play linebacker made 28 tackles and two tackles for loss in his limited playing time last year. Other key defensive players for Perry will be linebacker Blayze Herlinger (5-9, 180, So.) and defensive tackles Parker Gottschalk (6-0, 275, Sr.) and Bailey Burdick (6-4, 245, Sr.). Herlinger piled up 116 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, one sack and one interception last year. Gottschalk and Burdick combined for 69 total tackles last year, eight tackles for loss and three forced fumbles.
the duo of Venable and Roberts accounted for over 70 percent of Pawnee’s total receiving yards.
DEFENSE On defense the Black Bears have a strong core back this season with seven returning starters. Pawnee will operate out of a 4-2-5 base defense and look to linebacker Cody LeadingFox (6-0, 190, Jr.) to be the general on the field. Defensive lineman Aaron Lieb (5-6, 240, Sr.) also is back this year and will be tough to block up front. Linebacker Shadin Anson (Jr.) will also be a player Pawnee fans should get to know. On the back end look for Pershall and Venable to put their athleticism to use as they patrol the secondary. Sept. 2 – at Woodland Sept. 9 – vs. Hominy Sept. 16 – vs. Newkirk Sept. 23 – at Yale Sept. 30 – vs. Drumright Oct. 7 – at Wellston Oct. 13 – vs. Morrison Oct. 21 – at OBA Oct. 28 – vs. Crescent Nov. 4 – at Cashion
HOMINY BUCKS
COACH: SCOTT HARMON ENROLLMENT: 162 LAST 5 YEARS: 2011 - 6-6 2012 - 5-6 2013 - 6-6 2014 - 9-4 2015 - 12-2
OFFENSE After advancing all the way to the Class A semifinals last season Hominy returns eight offensive starters to this year’s team and is an early favorite to contend for a Class A gold ball. Leading the Bucks’ offense will be
quarterback and VYPE Top 100 selection Zaven Collins (6-4, 218, Sr.). Last season Collins racked up 2,420 yards of total offense and had 26 total touchdowns. Running back Tanner McElyea (6-0, 180, Sr.) will also be a big playmaker in the Hominy offense this year after rushing for 1,500 yards and scoring 20 touchdowns. Sergio Mendez (5-11, 175, Sr.) should also see time in the Hominy backfield allowing the Bucks to keep McElyea fresh throughout the season. As far as the passing attack goes look for Kolton Reed (6-3, 220, Sr.) to be the biggest threat on the outside with Colt Wilson (5-9, 165, Sr.) working in the slot. Hunter Miller (6-2, 195, Sr.) will also be a go-to-guy in the aerial assault starting at tight end.
DEFENSE On the defensive side of the ball it all starts up front where Braden Sleeper (6-3, 290, Sr.) and Bradley Brown (60, 260, Sr.) give the Bucks good size in the trenches. In the defensive backfield expect Wilson, McElyea and Collins to all make plays on the back end but fans can also bank on cornerbacks Cameron Bills (5-9, 175, Sr.) and Matthew Mullins (5-9, 165, Sr.) to turn the Hominy secondary into a no fly zone. Sept. 1 – vs. Cleveland Sept. 9 – at Pawnee Sept. 16 – at Pawhuska Sept. 23 – at Mounds Sept. 30 – vs. Woodland Oct. 7 – at Porter Oct. 13 – vs. Summit Christian Oct. 20 – at Liberty Oct. 28 – vs. Kiefer Nov. 4 – OPEN